Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a gothic side-scrolling action RPG developed by ArtPlay and produced by Koji Igarashi. Players control Miriam, an orphan cursed by an alchemist’s shard that slowly turns her body into crystal. To save humanity, she must explore a demon-infested castle, defeat powerful enemies, and uncover hidden secrets. The game features deep RPG mechanics, weapon upgrades, and magical abilities collected from defeated monsters. With its classic exploration style and dark fantasy setting, Bloodstained delivers a modern tribute to traditional Metroidvania gameplay.